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Talaro's Foundations In Microbiology
12th Edition Barry Chess And Kathleen Park Talaro
, Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1- The Main Themes Of Microbiology
CHAPTER 2- The Chemistry Of Biology
CHAPTER 3- Tools Of The Laboratory: Methods Of Studying Microorganisms
CHAPTER 4- A Survey Of Prokaryotic Cells And Microorganisms
CHAPTER 5- A Survey Of Eukaryotic Cells And Microorganisms
CHAPTER 6- An Introduction To Viruses, Viroids, And Prions
CHAPTER 7- Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, And Growth
CHAPTER 8- An Introduction To Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads Of Life
CHAPTER 9- An Introduction To Microbial Genetics
CHAPTER 10- Genetic Engineering And Genetic Analysis
CHAPTER 11- Physical And Chemical Agents For Microbial Control
CHAPTER 12- Drugs, Microbes, Host—The Elements Of Chemotherapy
CHAPTER 13- Microbe–Human Interactions: Infection, Disease, And Epidemiology
CHAPTER 14- An Introduction To Host Defenses And Innate Immunities
CHAPTER 15- Adaptive, Specific Immunity, And Immunization
CHAPTER 16- Disorders In Immunity
CHAPTER 17- Procedures For Identifying Pathogens And Diagnosing Infections
CHAPTER 18- The Gram-Positive And Gram-Negative Cocci Of Medical Importance
CHAPTER 19- The Gram-Positive Bacilli Of Medical Importance
CHAPTER 20- The Gram-Negative Bacilli Of Medical Importance
CHAPTER 21- Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents Of Disease
CHAPTER 22- The Fungi Of Medical Importance
CHAPTER 23- The Parasites Of Medical Importance
CHAPTER 24- Introduction To Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA Viruses
CHAPTER 25- The RNA Viruses That Infect Humans
CHAPTER 26- Environmental Microbiology
CHAPTER 27 Applied And Industrial Microbiology
,1 The Main Themes Of Microbiology
Answers At The End Of Every Chapter
Student:
1. Disease-Causing Microorganisms Are Called
A. Decomposers.
B. Procaryotes.
C. Pathogens.
D. Eucaryotes.
E. Fermenters.
2. The Microorganisms That Recycle Nutrients By Breaking Down Dead Matter And
WastesAre Called
A. Decomposers.
B. Procaryotes.
C. Pathogens.
D. Eucaryotes.
E. Fermenters.
3. The Microorganisms That Do Not Have A Nucleus In Their Cells Are Called
A. Decomposers.
B. Procaryotes.
C. Pathogens.
D. Eucaryotes.
E. Fermenters.
4. When Humans Manipulate The Genes Of Microorganisms The Process Is Called
A. Bioremediation.
B. Genetic Engineering.
C. Epidemiology.
D. Immunology.
E. Taxonomy.
, 5. Which Of The Following Is Not Considered A Microorganism?
A. Mosquito
B. Protozoa
C. Bacteria
D. Viruses
E. Fungi
6. All Microorganisms Are Best Defined As Organisms That
A. Cause Human Disease.
B. Lack A Cell Nucleus.
C. Are Infectious Particles.
D. Are Too Small To Be Seen With The Unaided Eye.
E. Can Only Be Found Growing In Laboratories.
7. Which Activity Is An Example Of Biotechnology?
A. Bacteria In The Soil Secreting An Antibiotic To Kill Competitors
B. A Microbiologist Using The Microscope To Study Bacteria
C. Humans Using Yeast To Make Beer And Wine
D. Mycobacteria Tuberculosis In The Lungs Causing Tuberculosis
E. Public Health Officials Monitoring Diseases In A Community
8. Which Of The Following Is A Unique Characteristic Of Viruses That Distinguishes
ThemFrom The Other Major Groups Of Microorganisms?
A. Cause Human Disease
B. Lack A Nucleus
C. Cannot Be Seen Without A Microscope
D. Contain Genetic Material
E. Lack Cell Structure
9. The Dutch Merchant Who Made And Used Quality Magnifying Lenses To See And
RecordMicroorganisms Was
A. Francesco Redi.
B. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek.
C. Louis Pasteur.
D. Joseph Lister.
E. Robert Koch.
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